‘If they can see it, they can be it,’ PWHPA and Dream Gap Tour inspires all

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association and the Dream Gap Tour made their way to Philadelphia over the weekend and it was a huge success. From the turnout, to the excitement in each game played and the events in between, it seemed like everyone was enjoying women’s hockey.

Out of the entire weekend, that was the one thing that stood out the most — the amount of fans that were there to show their support. People of all ages came to watch some of the top players in the world at what they do best.

More importantly, it gave younger girls who are fans of hockey or play the sport an opportunity to see their role models right before their eyes. It’s one thing to watch it through a screen, but to experience it in person opens a brand new door of opportunities. It helps them believe that they’re able to accomplish anything they set their minds to.

The athletes more than anyone know just how important their platform is.

Our #DreamGapTour weekend in Philadelphia, PA is off to a FLYING startpic.twitter.com/ZGDhd0ZcC6
— PWHPA (@PWHPA) February 28, 2020

“If they see it, they can be it.” pic.twitter.com/vT28PK2Hqo
— Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux (@LamoureuxTwins) March 2, 2020

This is for her. https://t.co/M26WUeNwJW
— Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) March 1, 2020

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Before the puck drops tomorrow at the @PWHPA #DreamGapTour, things kicked off with a “Skate with the Greats” Girls Hockey Clinic on Friday at @WellsFargoCtr. pic.twitter.com/Fl7TR5Qy2s
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) February 28, 2020

And the support didn’t stop there — hundreds of pictures were shared throughout the weekend of younger girls showing their support.

Big hockey fans here today.#DreamGapTour @PWHPA @HilaryKnight @megan_keller4 pic.twitter.com/TVRzHW922r
— The Pigeon Coop (@The_PigeonCoop) March 1, 2020

That's a wrap in Philly!
A sold out event for women's hockey, the #DreamGapTour was a fun, successful weekend of hockey.

Thanks to the @PWHPA for bringing this event to Philadelphia!@lwilly17 @ksauve32 @SniderHockey pic.twitter.com/nxNCiFpon7
— The Pigeon Coop (@The_PigeonCoop) March 1, 2020

i’m not crying you are #ForTheGame pic.twitter.com/FwWOj1GDuH
— Rebecca Werez (@BroadStBecky) March 1, 2020

Kaylee was finally able to thank the @LamoureuxTwins who help provide her goalie equipment through their foundation. We can’t thank you enough for all you do for furthering the game of women’s hockey and @SniderHockey. #girlscanplayhockeytoo #13SniderHockeyu19aa #DreamGapTour pic.twitter.com/8uslTJUD5g
— Melinda Mulvenna (@MelindaMulvenna) March 2, 2020

A few even shared their thoughts about it all on video.

Our #SniderHockey girls are going to remember the #DreamGapTour weekend for a long time! @PWHPA #ForTheGame #HockeyIsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/zW6YYXH3dE
— Snider Hockey (@SniderHockey) March 2, 2020

We are thankful for the opportunity to see the best women’s hockey players in the world this weekend. Our #SniderHockey girls have definitely learned a lot watching them play! @PWHPA #DreamGapTour pic.twitter.com/80h6dh45FF
— Snider Hockey (@SniderHockey) March 1, 2020

If you can see it, you can be it.

Next up, the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour is headed to Arizona Mar. 6-8. You can purchase tickets here and learn more about the PWHPA and their mission here.

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